Accounts and eligibility
Sections ↑Legal and platform relationship
Access routes
| Route | Function |
|---|---|
| EasyEquities activation | Activate EasyTrader, then use its credentialsSource 3Source 4Source 7 |
| WebTrader / EasyEquities app | Browser and app accessSource 3Source 4Source 7 |
| MT5 desktop/mobile | Same account across supported devicesSource 3Source 4Source 7 |
| Demo | July 2025 terms allow access up to 28 daysSource 3Source 4Source 7 |
Markets and contract specifications
Sections ↑Selected FX margin requirements — navigator snapshot
Selected index margins
Commodity and crypto CFD margins
Selected South African equity CFD margins
These are published CFD margin requirements, not amounts of underlying shares or crypto acquired. The navigator retains older labels and a test entry, so an actual terminal specification is the final availability check. Its “round trip shading” column has insufficient unit explanation for a reliable cross-asset spread-cost conversion.[3]
Spreads, commissions and other costs
Sections ↑Two official cost files must not be blended
| File | Where linked | Material distinction |
|---|---|---|
| EasyTrader, September 2024 | EasyEquities document hub | EasyTrader-branded cost profileSource 8Source 2Source 5Source 6 |
| GT247, November 2025 | EasyTrader rates page “Full Cost Profile” | Different dated tariff with equity MMPM and card chargeSource 8Source 2Source 5Source 6 |
| Applicable account | Accepted account schedule | Resolve the linked-document mismatch before applying either tariffSource 8Source 2Source 5Source 6 |
EasyTrader September 2024 financing and cash terms
| Item | Published basis |
|---|---|
| Non-SA long financing | US overnight rate +2.5%, notional/365Source 5 |
| Non-SA short financing | US overnight rate −2.5%; negative result is payableSource 5 |
| Free cash gross interest | Prime −3.5%, before management feeSource 5 |
| Margin interest | Not earnedSource 5 |
EasyTrader cash management fee bands — dated schedule
The overlapping printed band endpoints and whether the fee applies marginally or to the whole balance are not explained. A net-interest amount cannot be reliably calculated from the table alone.[5]
GT247 November 2025 tariff — separate comparison
| Item | Published value |
|---|---|
| Equity MMPM | 0.10% of nominal value on purchase and sale; no minimumSource 6 |
| Card funding | 2.3% + R1.60Source 6 |
| Non-SA financing | US overnight rate ±2.5%Source 6 |
| 12-month inactivity charge | R120 or US$10 monthly excluding VAT; balance floor zeroSource 6 |
Dated inactivity and data rules
| Document | Rule |
|---|---|
| EasyTrader September 2024 | 12 months without trades/positions: up to R120 monthly excluding VATSource 5Source 7 |
| EasyTrader July 2025 terms | 60 days without trades/positions can trigger account deactivationSource 5Source 7 |
| Separate data restriction | 60-day inactivity can restrict JSE live dataSource 5Source 7 |
The 60-day access/deactivation rule and 12-month fee are different events. The older price document does not guarantee that an account remains tradeable until the fee begins.[5][7]
Execution, platforms and margin controls
Sections ↑Real-time margin process — July 2025 terms
| Threshold | Response |
|---|---|
| Margin level ≤100% | Margin-call notificationSource 7 |
| Margin level ≤75% | Automatic stopout without prior noticeSource 7 |
| Closure sequence | Largest reserved-margin pending orders, then largest losing tradesSource 7 |
| Threshold changes | Broker can adjust for market conditionsSource 7 |
General platform schedule, GMT
The contact page labels this the platform schedule; individual symbols may have shorter sessions. South African time is GMT+2, so 00:05 GMT corresponds to 02:05 SAST.[9]
Deposits and withdrawals
Sections ↑Contractual withdrawal holds — calendar days, if method applicable
A listed hold does not establish that the method is currently enabled. Available funding methods appear in account management; third-party payouts are prohibited.[7]
Authorisation and client protection
Sections ↑Cash and margin have different legal treatment
| Balance | July 2025 terms |
|---|---|
| Client money | Segregated omnibus placement within one business daySource 7Source 1 |
| Margin / trade payments / fees | Amounts paid to EasyTrader become its assets, outside the trust accountSource 7Source 1 |
| Loss exposure | Margin is not a loss cap; website warns losses can exceed initial capitalSource 7Source 1 |
Support and complaints
Sections ↑Emergency dealing and ordinary support
| Purpose | Channel | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent closing | +27 10 288 8930 | Funded account with open trade and platform access problemSource 9 |
| Ordinary queries | support.easytrader.co.za | Ticket; typical response within 36 hours excluding weekendsSource 9 |
| WhatsApp assistance | +27 11 010 8539 | Support, screenshots and proof of payment; not stated as an order channelSource 9 |
Voice instructions and account records
Tools, automation and account administration
Sections ↑Tools with defined scope
| Tool | Use |
|---|---|
| Margin calculator | Estimate only; actual requirement at executionSource 3Source 4 |
| Product navigator | Instrument margins, currencies and shading displaySource 3Source 4 |
| Economic calendar | Scheduled market eventsSource 3Source 4 |
| MT5 downloads | Desktop and mobile access; not a broker performance guaranteeSource 3Source 4 |
Company and operating history
Sections ↑The company page identifies EasyTrader as part of the Purple Group ecosystem and expressly uses the trading name GT247.com. EasyEquities’ securities service is separately described in its own document hub; an EasyTrader CFD is not a custodied EasyEquities share.[1][8]
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
EasyTrader (Pty) Ltd
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
Purple Group Ltd
South AfricaSource 1
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
Material document limitations
Sections ↑Sources & further reading
- Current legal company, ODP43 and group identity EasyTrader · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Current embedded spread and no separate commission marketing EasyTrader · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Current leverage, margin and round-trip shading Product Navigator EasyTrader · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- MT5 and WebTrader account access across devices EasyTrader · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- EasyTrader cost profile, September 2024 EasyTrader · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- GT247 cost profile, November 2025 GT247.com · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- EasyTrader terms and conditions, July 2025 EasyTrader · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Official document hub: separate EasyTrader cost profile and terms EasyEquities · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Telephone dealing, support and platform hours EasyTrader · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
This profile reports dated public information, including broker-published services and terms. It does not independently test or guarantee execution, pricing or withdrawals. Inclusion is not an endorsement. Permissions and protections apply only to the named legal entity, service and client category; check the current official records and your contract.